These climate experts have served as convening authors, lead authors, review editors and expert reviewers on IPCC reports, and seminal research from PNNL is cited throughout the reports. These scientists have also contributed intellectual frameworks that influenced IPCC assessments and the broader climate change community in areas as diverse as integrated assessment, technology’s role in mitigation, carbon dioxide capture and storage, and social science contributions in addressing climate change challenges.

In a press release following the award announcement, IPCC chairman Rajendra Pachauri stated, "This is an honour that goes to all the scientists and authors who have contributed to the work of the IPCC," emphasizing the world-wide coverage and interdisciplinary work of the IPCC.

Through the years, the depth and breadth of ASGC contributions to a number of IPCC Assessment Reports demonstrate their standing as world class experts and their influence on the scientific, technical and socio-economic understanding of climate change. Congratulations to all on such a great honor.

For more information about their specific contributions to the IPCC, see the PNNL press release